AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Safety & Recalls: The U.S. FDA/USDA recall list keeps expanding, with 167,000+ pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products pulled over false USDA inspection labels, and 543 food and cosmetic recalls reported in 2026 so far. Disaster Response: In India’s Andhra Pradesh, power restoration is underway “on a war footing” after rain damage, with most affected substations, feeders, poles and villages reported back online. Policy & Food Security: Guyana’s finance minister urged coordinated action across agrifood systems at the UN, while in the U.S. SNAP losses continue as more Americans lose food assistance amid congressional debate. Trade & Tariffs: Qatar Customs clarified that higher poultry and vegetable tariffs apply only to imports not covered by preferential exemptions. Sustainable Farming Support: Algeria and the EU launched a €1m twinning project to build organic farming regulation and certification aligned with EU market needs. Farm Operations: Manitoba harvest progress slowed as rain downgraded crops still in fields, raising sprouting and weathering concerns. Land & Gender Rights: Nepal’s property law bans gender discrimination, but cultural norms still block many women farmers from owning the land they work. Local Agriculture & Education: A USDA Forest Service grant is funding Miami-Dade “Food Forests for Schools” to boost hands-on STEM and tree canopy learning.
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